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NetLibrary

Listened to a good book lately?

NetLibrary offers digital versions of the latest best sellers, classics, book club favourites, award winning authors and more. You can download these onto your home computer or onto a compatible portable media device.

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Read on for more information about the service.

There is also a NetLibrary leaflet available in all libraries with even more information, or download it by clicking on the link below:

This is a link to a PDF document. NetLibrary Leaflet (1365Kb)

This is an external link icon See what some of our customers have to say about using NetLibrary.

How do I register to use the service?

You will need to create a free account from a People's Network computer in your local library by going to the This is an external link icon NetLibrary website

Click on the Create a Free Account link and enter your details.  You will be asked to create a username and password. 

Once you have created an account in the library you will be able to log into NetLibrary from any computer with internet access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I download an eAudiobook to my player or home computer?

This is a PDF document icon. Quick Guide to Downloading (19Kb)

This is also available in all libraries.

How many eAudiobooks can I have?

You can 'check out' (download) up to 10 eAudiobooks for a 21 day loan period. After this time the file will stop playing on your player or computer. You can renew the license before the 21 day expiry time.

Please note that you do not have to 'return' an eAudiobook - the license will automatically be deleted.

How do I know if my device is compatible?

NetLibrary's eAudiobooks can be listened to on a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices.  The device must be able to support playback of secure or protected wma files using Windows Media Player v9.0 or above and have a bookmarking facility. 

Please check your player's guide before attempting to download an eAudiobook as library staff will not be able to provide technical support for personal computers, software media players, or portable listening devices. You need to be familiar with these technologies before attempting to download.

You can read more about compatible players in the help section when you log into the NetLibrary site (Click on the 'Help' tab and select 'Hardware and Software Tips' from the list.)

Please note that NetLibrary's eAudio books will not work on iPods.

I haven't got a player or a home computer.  Why can't I download and listen to a book from a People's Network PC?

You cannot download and store an eAudiobook on a People's Network computer in the library because of the various security restrictions. 

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